Gary Braun Workout
Perform each exercise 3 times with 12 repetitions. If at any point you feel pain, stop and let us know right away.
Standing Cable Row
- 3 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #11
- Starting weight 20 lbs
The standing back row is for posture, balance, and overall strength
- Stand up strait with hands in a neutral position.
- Step back away from the machine to create tension.
- Place your feet in a 7 iron stance.
- Pull cables back and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- Return to starting position and repeat.
One Arm Row With Twist
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #11
- Starting weight 25 lbs
The standing rotational back row will increase stability and rotation through back strength, balance, and abdominal work.
- Stand up strait with a tight core.
- Grab the handle with a neutral grip and step back away from the machine.
- Stretch forward towards the machine and pull back twisting your body.
- Return to the starting position and repeat.
Rotational Twist
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #10
- Starting weight 25 lbs
The rotational cable twist really starts separating your transition points and increases your abdominal strength.
- Grab the cable handle with both hands.
- With both of your arms strait out in front of you, square your feet slightly away from the machine.
- Rotate your body towards the machine as far as you can.
- Then leading with your hips, twist your body around finishing 180 degrees away from starting position.
- Repeat.
Chest Press
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #11
- Starting weight 15 lbs
The standing cable chest press is good for balance, chest strength, and posture.
- Stand up strait with your core tight.
- Grab both handles with and overhand grip.
- With your hands in front of you step forward.
- Press the weight forward until your arms are strait.
- When your hands are strait, touch the handles together.
- Return to starting position and repeat.
One Arm Chest Press With Twist
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #11
- Starting weight 20 lbs
The one arm cable press with rotation will help with chest strength, posture, stability, and core strength.
- Stand up strait with your core tight.
- Grab the handle with an overhand grip and step forward.
- Stand with a 7 iron stance.
- Rotate back towards the machine.
- Leading with your hips, twist forward and press the weight away from you.
- Return to starting position and repeat.
High To Low Cable Swing
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #18
- Starting weight 25 lbs
The high to low golf swing chop will help with stability, core strength, clubhead speed, and rotation.
- Put the cable in the highest setting.
- Hold the cable handle in both hands with your body in a 7 iron stance.
- Square up your feet so they are slightly angled away from the machine.
- Lead by driving your hips, then follow with your torso, and finally hands.
- Stop at ball strike position.
- Return to start.
45 Degree Pulldown
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #18
- Starting weight 25 lbs
The overhand high row works on stability, core, posture, and upper back strength.
- Stand up strait with your core tight, and feet in a 7 iron stance.
- Grab the handles with an overhand grip, and your hands at a 45 degree angle.
- Step back to add tension to the cables.
- Pull your hands back, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Your hands should end up even with your chest.
- Return to starting position and repeat.
Cable Deadlift
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #1
- Starting weight 20 lbs
The bent over cable deadlift will strengthen your entire back, hamstrings, glutes, and grip all while elongating your spine.
- Grab the handles with an overhand grip.
- Take a few steps back away from the machine.
- With your feet in a 7 iron stance stretch forward as far as you feel comfortable.
- Stand up strait and pull your hands back till they are even with your chest.
- Return to the starting position and repeat.
Squats
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #11
- Starting weight 75 lbs (full stack)
Cable squats will increase your lower body strength and stability.
- Put the weight on the highest setting so you can not move the weight.
- Grab the handles and straiten your arms out completely.
- Put your feet right underneath you at a 7 iron stance position.
- Holding the handles, lean back slightly and squat down as if sitting in a chair.
- Go as far down as you feel comfortable without causing discomfort.
- As you return to the starting position, squeeze your glutes.
- Repeat.
Rotational Twist With Bar
- 2 sets of 12 repetitions
- Handles set to #10
- Starting weight 20 lbs (full stack)
The torso rotation with bar press will increase your core strength, rotation speed, stability, chest, and grip strength.
- Attach the bar to the cable machine with the cable just below chest height.
- Square your feet up with a 7 iron stance, and angle slightly away from the machine.
- Hold the bar right at your chest with your arms bent so the bar is touching your chest.
- Drive the rotation by twisting your hips first, then follow with your torso.
- When you are facing directly away from the machine, press your arms out so both are strait.
- Return to starting position and repeat.